by Takuya Horiuchi
 Upstream of Kikuchi River in northern Kumamoto prefecture is where one can
encounter full of untouched great nature. With complex gorges, trees and shrubs
of great variations, and spring waters spouting out from various spots, the
scenery of the river never bores visitors.
The ravine is inside the
government-owned nature zone, its nature is strictly protected by local forest
department.
Kikuchi ravine also attracts visitors from all over Japan and
beyond who travel to see its prominent cascades and beautiful deep pools, one of
which is exquisite Yonju-Sanman-Taki (cascade of 430 thousand).
The water
temperature is kept naturally at 13 degrees C. all year long.
Location: Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture
Transportation: 30 minute bus ride
for "Kikuchi Teikoku" from JR "Kumamoto" station
Contact: Kikuchi-shi City
Office 81-(0)968-25-1111
Courtesy of our Affilate: Global Water K.K.
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